Sophomore forward Markael Brace (Albany/Albany High School) poured in a school-record 39 points to lead the Hudson Valley Community College (6-4) men's basketball team to a 98-69 win over Broome Community College earlier today at the McDonough Complex in Troy.

Brace's scoring total surpassed the previous school record of 37 points set by Joseph Bell against Columbia-Greene Community College a year ago. Through 10 games this season, Brace is averaging 24.0 points per game.

Hudson Valley never trailed during the game, jumping out to a 24-9 lead during the first eight minutes of the contest. Brace netted 26 of his points in the first half as Hudson Valley took a 47-29 advantage into the break.

Broome (7-3) cut its deficit to 14 points, 61-47, with 14:29 remaining in the game, but Brace scored nine points in an 11-2 Hudson Valley run that put away the visiting Hornets for good.